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Welcome to the Art Lounge! Welcome to the Art Lounge, your creative haven for Arts, Crafts, and Drafts. Think of it like a restaurant, but…
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Welcome to Indigethanx, our annual alternative Thanksgiving gathering hosted by the American Indian Resource Center and the People of Color Sustainability Collective! We would love…
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7 - 9pm · The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…
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26 upcoming events · Art & Culture · from 2026-11-14 · to 2026-11-15
Join Thrill the World Santa Cruz for free community dance classes and spooky Halloween performances! Learn Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” choreography, no dance experience required…
Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
Writing Circle: Open to the writer in each of us, this group allows for creative exploration in a supportive space right where you are. Each…
The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop…
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Join Carolyn Fitz to explore the expressive "tool" of using a ragged tree twig dipped in ink to sketch ways to capture the spirit of…
Write a poem in a creative and supportive environment.
Roald Dahl's Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary little girl with astonishing wit, courage, and a few surprising powers, who refuses to let her…
Discover the colorful and imaginative world of Santa Cruz artist Nana Montgomery and her evolution from traditional quilt maker to contemporary mixed-media artist.
Come see Mary Alice Copp's Art!
Cabrillo Gallery is looking forward to once again presenting our extremely popular annual exhibition, 12 x 12 (x 12): An Open Invitational. The exhibition is…
🐾🎁 Sculpt Your Pet: Holiday Gifts! 🎁🐾 Make a one-of-a-kind handmade gift inspired by a beloved pet, and give back to animals in our community!…
A technophobe finally embraces technology in order to stay connected. The consequences go far beyond anything she expects. Filmed with an all-women team along the…
Surreal Live Magic Show with Rob Zabrecky! Sat. November 7th, 7:30 PM, LARGE THEATER THE ZABRECKY HOUR Magic Show A Comedy, Magic & Variety Show…
Indexical is pleased to present a screening of experimental 16mm films by Paul Clipson, accompanied by a short talk from collaborator John Davis. Seating is…
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Head to the…
Meet Me in the Belly of the Whale by Gillian O’Leary is an original play about the end of the world, getting swallowed by a…
A talk exploring artificial intelligence through the lens of human potential, presented by Esalen with Sam Stern.
Cindy Laurin
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Meet Me in the Belly of the Whale by Gillian O’Leary is an original play about the end of the world, getting swallowed by a…
The Olive Tree is a poetry mic and public gathering space hosted by local poet Gabriel Kittle-Cervine. This monthly event seeks to honor the deeply…
Cult-favorite nature writer Daniel Duane shares about climbing and the double-sided coin of legacy and preservation in conversation with James Workman, author of natural resources…
co-presented with AFC - Santa Cruz and the Coalition to End Homelessness Sun. November 15th, 6:00 PM, SMALL THEATER Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion HOMETOWN…
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